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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="hzVDAZt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hzVDAZt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dJEmwRw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dJEmwRw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Hello Black Canvas Grappling fans, Goemon Inoue here with Shozo Kawamata to break down the final stage of this year's Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix.</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> The big show card has been announced and we only have one last round left to determine the winners of each block, who will then face each other on the same night to determine this year's winner of the tournament.</p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Let's start with our analysis of Block A and a look at the points</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>A Block standings</strong></p><p> Sterling Whitlock: 7</p><p> Pavel Vanzycha: 6</p><p> Bunrakuken Torii: 6</p><p> Animal Harker: 5</p><p> Kiyotaka: 0</p><p> Conner Threepwood: 0</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Conner Threepwood and Kiyotaka are at the bottom of the rankings and set to face each other in the final round of their block. While the outcome may not affect any of the other competitors, it sure is a matter of pride for both men, neither of which wants to finish their first ever Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix with no points.</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> This one is about pride and avoiding the bottom spot so it's bound to be exciting, even if it ends up as a time limit draw.</p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Animal Harker stands above those two at five points. His scheduled opponent is none other than "Machine Gun" Bunrakuken Torii and even if he somehow manages to win, there is no way he can hope to be the one on top of the rankings for the A Block.</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> Harker knows this isn't about the points. A victory over Torii could be huge for him going forward and he will fight tooth and claw for it. Which means Torii shouldn't take things for granted, as Harker could potentially cost him the last few valuable points he needs to win the block.</p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Torii will be fighting for survival here, not only must he win, he must also hope Whitlock versus Vanzycha ends in a draw so he can advance. It will be interesting to see what happens if Vanzycha wins though, as the tie-breaker between him and Torii also ended in a draw.</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> Which leads us to the final A block match between Whitlock and Vazycha. As mentioned, Vanzycha wants nothing short of a win here to top the block but so does Whitlock, unless Torii loses his match before him. Should Torii win and hit 8 points, Whitlock will want to avoid a draw against Vanzycha as he too drew against Torii.</p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong>That's three potential winners for the A block, let's now look at what the B Block standings look like</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>B Block standings</strong></p><p> Storm Spillane: 7</p><p> Blast Ikoma: 6</p><p> Bulldozer Brandon Smith: 6</p><p> Rob Reynolds: 3</p><p> Masayuki Shiga: 2</p><p> Yuki Horigoshi: 0</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Yuki Horigoshi takes the bottom spot at zero points, not a good run in his first ever Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix and it doesn't look any better for him as his final opponent will be Rob Reynolds.</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> Reynolds is the clear favorite in this matchup but even a victory over Horigoshi won't be enough to make him the winner of the B block.</p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Next to last is the venerable Masayuki Shiga at 2 points, his only victory so far over the aforementioned Horigoshi. Shiga will be wrestling Storm Spillane who's on top of the rankings and to make matters worse, he has been reported as having picked up a slight neck injury courtesy of a Blast Ikoma suplex during their latest match.</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> Odds are in Spillane's favor but Smith and Ikoma aren't far behind. Shiga's resilience is well documented and if the veteran is able to deprive Spillane of any points, this could mean a fall from the top of the scorecard.</p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Speaking of those two, Smith and Ikoma will be hoping for a Shiga victory so they can maintain hope of advancing to the final. Even a draw won't help them, since Spillane has beaten both in their individual matchups.</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> No matter the outcome before their match though, both men will want to do well and defeat each other; Ikoma would love nothing more than to pick up where he left off last year and hopefully break away from Torii's shadow, whereas Smith will be out to reclaim his spot as BCG's top gaijin monster.</p><p> <strong>Inoue:</strong> Right before the final match though, it's a stables clash between the Seven Samurai and Coast to Coast. Funakoshi and Team Taku have been clashing with the Partnership of Pain and either Naozane Goto throughout the month and of course this is all leading up to the big title match between the TagMania 4 winners and the BCG World Tag Team champions!</p><p> <strong>Kawamata:</strong> Opening the show before that is a young lion three way tag match; Miyake and Utagawa representing the Seven Samurai against Katou and Serizawa of Puroresu-gun. Eikichi Itou of Coast to Coast will be teaming with ousted former Puroresu-gun member Kyuichi Matsumoto and given Matsumoto's love for powerbombs and spinebusters, I wouldn't be surprised to see him join that stable after all.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="1V04m46.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1V04m46.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix final</span></p><p> Winner of Block A vs Winner of Block B</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Three Way Faction match</span></p><p> Seven Samurai (Funakoshi & Team Taku) vs Coast to Coast (Powers of Pain & Naozane Goto)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>B Block match</strong></p><p> Blast Ikoma (Puroresu-gun, 6 points) vs Bulldozer Brandon Smith (Coast to Coast, 6 points)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>A Block match</strong></p><p> Pavel Vanzycha (No affiliation, 6 points) vs Sterling Whitlock (Rogue Troopers, 7 points)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>B Block match</strong></p><p> Masayuki Shiga (Seven Samurai, 2 points) vs Storm Spillane (Rogue Troopers, 7 points)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>A Block match</strong></p><p> Animal Harker (Coast to Coast, 5 points) vs Bunrakuken Torii (Puroresu-gun, 6 points)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>B Block match</strong></p><p> Rob Reynolds (Rogue Troopers, 3 points) vs Yuki Horigoshi (Puroresu-gun, 0 points)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>A Block match</strong></p><p> Conner Threepwood (Coast to Coast, 0 points) vs Kiyotaka (Puroresu-gun, 0 points)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening match</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Three way young lion tag match</span></p><p> Motoyuki Miyake & Shuzo Utagawa (Seven Samurai) vs Gidayu Katou & MUSCLE Serizawa (Puroresu-gun) vs Eikichi Itou (Coast to Coast) & Kyuichi Matsumoto (No affiliation)</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour</strong></p><p><strong> B Block Night 4</strong></p><p><strong> Thursday, W4 of April 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Kochi Halls, Shikoku</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 124</strong></p><p><strong> Show Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C-</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="dlVXejX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dlVXejX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oLfE0Uv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oLfE0Uv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Shuzo Utagawa defeated Kyuichi Matsumoto in 9:49 by submission with a Sleeper Hold.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#A0522D;">D-</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="1fN7bAM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1fN7bAM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Vi9pn5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Vi9pn5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Storm Spillane (Rogue Troopers, 5 points) vs Yuki Horigoshi (Puroresu-gun, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Storm Spillane defeated Yuki Horigoshi in 11:14 by submission with a Kneeling Boston Crab.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C-</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7VXjYUs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7VXjYUs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Blast Ikoma (Puroresu-gun, 4 points) vs Masayuki Shiga (Seven Samurai, 2 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In an extremely short match, Blast Ikoma defeated Masayuki Shiga in 5:06 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Bomb.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#A0522D;">D</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/CO7PSWX.jpg</span></p><p><strong> Bulldozer Brandon Smith (Coast to Coast, 2 points) vs Rob Reynolds (Rogue Troopers, 3 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bulldozer Brandon Smith defeated Rob Reynolds in 10:54 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C+</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>B Block standings</strong></p><p> Storm Spillane: 7</p><p> Blast Ikoma: 6</p><p> Bulldozer Brandon Smith: 6</p><p> Rob Reynolds: 3</p><p> Masayuki Shiga: 2</p><p> Yuki Horigoshi: 0</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour</strong></p><p><strong> A Block Night 4</strong></p><p><strong> Tuesday, W4 of April 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Fukuoka Hall, Kyushu</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 165</strong></p><p><strong> Show Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C-</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NM77ZC7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NM77ZC7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HHP9byq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HHP9byq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ffwz2MA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ffwz2MA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Seven Samurai (Funakoshi, Toshinobu Taku and Yoshinaka Taku) defeated Coast to Coast (Giant Brody, Rokuemon Matsushita and Naozane Goto) in 7:41 when Toshinobu Taku defeated Naozane Goto by submission.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#2E8B57;">B-</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VfnB77X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VfnB77X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Bunrakuken Torii (Puroresu-gun, 4 points) vs Conner Threepwood (Coast to Coast, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had good wrestling but didn't have much heat, Bunrakuken Torii defeated Conner Threepwood in 9:58 by pinfall with a Spinning Forearm Smash.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C+</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="dVZrivn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dVZrivn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="32BXfva.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32BXfva.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Sterling Whitlock (Rogue Troopers, 5 points) vs Kiyotaka (Puroresu-gun, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Sterling Whitlock defeated Kiyotaka in 13:53 by pinfall with a Whitlock's End.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C-</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="f91Xwo7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f91Xwo7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Pavel Vanzycha (No affiliation, 5 points) vs Animal Harker (Coast to Coast, 4 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Pavel Vanzycha drew with Animal Harker in 15:00 when the time limit expired.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C-</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>A Block standings</strong></p><p> Sterling Whitlock: 7</p><p> Pavel Vanzycha: 6</p><p> Bunrakuken Torii: 6</p><p> Animal Harker: 5</p><p> Kiyotaka: 0</p><p> Conner Threepwood: 0</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DAVEFAN95" data-cite="DAVEFAN95" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Really cool entry today, I never thought that Dojo's needed to be changed but I can't say that the new system isn't an improvement.</div></blockquote><p> Quoting this for emphasis. I've struggled to produce loyalists as BCG to make up for talent raids and enjoy saves/diaries that heavily rely on new workers (Rocky Mountain Wrestling, Lone Star Wrestling, Titan Factory, Piledriver Wrestling, to name a few) so I was excited to read Adam's breakdown. The Training/Facilities breakdown also sounds promising, as so far you were able to invest in graduate quality but not quantity. Instead of setting new worker generation to extremely high (for the entire database) we're allowed to set it high just for our own promotion now.</p>

<p>Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship</p><p> “The Straight Shooter” Joel Bryant versus <strong>“The Cornerstone” Riley McManus © w/ Jeffrey Aroma</strong></p><p> <em>The veteran makes the cornerstone look good here.</em></p><p> </p><p> Eight Man Tag Team Match</p><p> House of Stone [The Griffins, Ancrie, and Stone] versus <strong>Bowen Services [The Ring Generals, Allen, and Vessey] w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p> <em>Griffin Jr. eats the pin to cause a rift and allow the brothers to try their hands as singles competitors for a bit.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chill</strong> versus Frantic Ali</p><p> <em>Chill's been getting a push, even if he hasn't done anything great with it. Ali and the GSW/IPW folks seem to have been brought in as jobbers. Easy pick.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>“The Assassin of the Squared Circle” Ernest Youngman</strong> versus “The French-Canadian MVP” Marcel LeFleur</p><p> <em>EY gets the win to start strong. Hope you'll use Bison or Lloyd's re-render for the man here.</em></p><p> </p><p> Four Way Elimination Tag Team Match</p><p> Number One Contender to the RMW Tag Team Titles</p><p> The 937lb Express versus The Hawaiian Boys versus Samoan Destruction, Inc. versus <strong>James & Raymond Diaz</strong></p><p> <em>Need babyface contenders and I'm not sure the Hawaiians can deliver, certainly not as well as the D to the I to the A and Z.</em></p>

<p>100% correct predictions, check. </p><p> Devil's Rejects narrative, check.</p><p> Sexual innuendo about carburetors, check.</p><p> I knew I was right to vote this for Diary of the Month <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

Two out of Three Falls RMW Can Am Championship “The Lucha Libre Machine” El Mitico Jr versus “Flawless” Franklin Rush © Lucha libre matches are 2/3 falls by default so I'm tempted to give the advantage to Mitico here, but Rush isn't done with the belt yet and could use the stipulation for a solid defense and a clean, undisputed win over Mitico. Plus he's homegrown. Ten Man Tag Match The Islands [Ekuma, James Adams, Weatherfield, The Cummos] versus The Samoan Mafia [samoan Demolition, Samoan Destruction Inc., and Charger Siaki] w/ Streetz Two proper tag teams plus manager assistance, gonna give this to the Samoans Number One Contender to RMW Can-Am Championship Blue Tiger versus Toma w/ Streetz Toma is new here and if Rush retains, he needs a face challenger “The Troubadour” Floyd Reeves versus R.W. Vega Go home and be a family man, Floyd! Princeton Pryce versus The Acolyte ALL HAIL THE C.U.L.T. OF .J.O.B.!

BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour B Block Night 3 Thursday, W3 of April 2017 Matsumoto Hall, Tohoku Attendance: 151 Show Rating: C- In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Gidayu Katou defeated Motoyuki Miyake and MUSCLE Serizawa in 10:08 when Gidayu Katou defeated MUSCLE Serizawa by pinfall with a Lariat. Rating: D+ Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) Bulldozer Brandon Smith (Coast to Coast, 2 points) vs Yuki Horigoshi (Puroresu-gun, 0 points) In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Bulldozer Brandon Smith defeated Yuki Horigoshi in 11:05 by pinfall with a Backdrop Driver. Rating: C- Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) http://i.imgur.com/CO7PSWX.jpg Masayuki Shiga (Seven Samurai, 2 points) vs vs Rob Reynolds (Rogue Troopers, 1 point) In a decent match, Rob Reynolds defeated Masayuki Shiga in 8:45 by pinfall with a Real Deal Rocker. Rating: D+ Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) Blast Ikoma (Puroresu-gun, 4 points) vs Storm Spillane (Rogue Troopers, 3 points) In a decent match, Storm Spillane defeated Blast Ikoma in 14:04 by submission with a Kneeling Boston Crab. Rating: C

BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour A Block Night 3 Tuesday, W3 of April 2017 Shimonoseki Hall, Chugoku Attendance: 171 Show Rating: C- In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Team Taku defeated Naozane Goto and Eikichi Itou in 7:34 when Toshinobu Taku defeated Eikichi Itou by pinfall with a Taku Tag Treatment. Rating: C- In a decent match, Partnership Of Pain defeated Funakoshi and YL Shuzo Utagawa in 8:08 when Giant Brody defeated YL Shuzo Utagawa by pinfall with a Single Handed Choke Slam. Rating: C Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) Conner Threepwood (Coast to Coast, 0 points) vs Pavel Vanzycha (No affiliation, 3 points) In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Pavel Vanzycha defeated Conner Threepwood in 9:02 by submission with a Cross Armlock. Rating: D+ Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) Bunrakuken Torii (Puroresu-gun, 2 points) vs Kiyotaka (Puroresu-gun, 0 points) In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bunrakuken Torii defeated Kiyotaka in 14:19 by pinfall with a Spinning Forearm Smash. Rating: C+ Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) Sterling Whitlock (Rogue Troopers, 3 points) vs Animal Harker (Coast to Coast, 4 points) In a decent match, Sterling Whitlock defeated Animal Harker in 14:24 by pinfall with a Whitlock's End. Rating: C

The big seven footer let the bar drop on the ground with a bang as he finished up his final set of deadlifts. It was good to be working out in his home garage once again. This was his first time back in Finland since he left in 2014 to train under Lee Wright at the Piledriver Wrestling School and he'd still spent most of this holiday season pumping iron instead of reconnecting with family. Reality had hit him hard. A lifelong wrestling fan, he thought his size alone would soon have USPW or SWF calling, but they never did. He was no Primus Allen. He needed to learn how to work the mic and work in the ring. When the Sheik kicstarted the promotional part of the company, Annihilus knew this was his chance to show what he can do. This would be his launching pad. He had gone on a tear for most of 2016 until eventually losing to Riley McManus in the final show of the year. Their feud was probably the hottest thing going in the company. After months of planning out promos and putting matches together, their working relationship soon grew to mutual respect and proper friendship. Riley would carry him throughout the matches and sell like his life depended on it, making Annihilus look like an absolute beast, then they'd go out to grab dinner together after the show. The big super heavyweight was confident 2017 would be even better. He and Riley had their contracts extended and he had a bunch of great potential opponents to feud with, from Buck and Xavi to Logan. He would learn and improve and grow and build up his name value. The promotion was flirting with bankruptcy, so he had to make it big and do so fast.

<p>A year of Piledriver Wrestling! I was still trying to wrap my head around it as I took a sip of my tea and checked out the End of the Year awards on totalextremewrestling.com</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><ul><li>Wrestler of the Year: Kozue Kawashima (PGHW)<br /></li><li>Company of the Year: SotBPW<br /></li><li>Team of the Year: PRIDE Koisho & Kozue Kawashima (PGHW)<br /></li><li>Match of the Year: Kozue Kawashima def. Yoshimi Musashibo (PGHW)<br /></li><li>Show of the Year: Grappling Glory (NtoBPW)<br /></li><li>Young Wrestler of the Year: Jormungand (SotBPW)<br /></li><li>Veteran Wrestler of the Year: Eisaku Kunomasu (PGHW)<br /></li><li>Female Wrestler of the Year: Lauren Easter (NotBPW)<br /></li><li>Most Improved Company of the Year: Golden Canvas Grappling<br /></li><li>Independent Wrestler of the Year: El Hijo Del Zonk (Unemployed)<br /></li><li>Manager of the Year: Emma Chase (SWF)<br /></li><li>Announcer of the Year: Duane Fry (SWF)<br /></li><li>Colour Commentator of the Year: Eduardo Prieto (SotBPW)<br /></li><li>Referee of the Year: Darren Smith (SWF)</li></ul><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="OUphkmR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OUphkmR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Violent Night 2016</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 4 December, 2016</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill, FL</strong></p><p><strong> Free shrimp to anyone attending!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FZW9PFt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FZW9PFt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Rockin' Ryan Turner opens the show with a cover of Santana's "Smooth", the lyrics obviously changed to make fun of his opponent tonight, Austin "Easy Money" Smooth.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="jSt5WGj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jSt5WGj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="0OTqIIo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0OTqIIo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MBBQG5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MBBQG5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="orEXMqp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orEXMqp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EErLJ6x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EErLJ6x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> w</strong><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Seeing Red vs Sawyer Sports Services</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The two team captains start the match and after the opening trade of blows, McFly spikes Rojo with a nasty DDT, looking for a quick win. It's a two count only, but Rojo is reeling from the effect and quickly tags in Flame. The former womens champion unloads on McFly, forcing her to tag in an eager Winters, who adds a splash of MMA facing off against Flame. Svelte tags herself in and immediately starts working the leg of Flame, looking to deprive her of her arsenal of kicks. Things slow down and the two fight it out on the mat, until a rope break allows Diamond to get the hot tag. Svelte gets whipped to the ropes for a series of bulldogs, dropkicks and lariats, but in one of the whips, Winters blind tags herself in as Sawyer distracts the referee with his complaining. Diamond is thrown off focus and Winters has time to set up her Flying Knee finisher, catching "Rough" Diamond square in the jaw for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Sawyer Sports Services, by pinfall after "Playboy" Jake Sawyer interfered</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="OfAzWpQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OfAzWpQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> "Glorious" Logan Wolfsbaine cuts a promo on Jules Knight, saying Knight's had one hell of a training at the Piledriver School of Wrestling, but that won't be good enough to bring him victory against him tonight.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="OfAzWpQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OfAzWpQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ys4hD4n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ys4hD4n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>"Glorious" Logan Wolfsbaine vs Jules Night</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Night is out to contain his opponent with an array of submission holds, including a very policeman-like one that sees him control Wolfsbaine's wrists behind his back on the floor as if about to handcuff him, though Knight goes full into police brutality mode, stomping on the back of Logan's head instead. That's pretty much the highlight of his offence, as Wolfsbaine soon makes his comeback, using his size and power advantage to control Knight around until he puts him in a Boston Crab for the tap out win.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "Glorious" Logan Wolfsbaine, by submission</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SksMV5w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SksMV5w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8fSINjf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8fSINjf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "The Avenging Angel" Druss vs Cip Conduit</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Druss is out to punish young Conduit for his numerous attacks on wrestlers before or after matches and he does so by beating him all around the ring. Years of wild brawls have gifted Conduit with surprising resilience though, both physical and mental, which allows him to stay in the match much more than Druss expected. The TITAN Factory big man seems to get frustrated the more things drag on and eventually Conduit takes advantage of it, ducking out of the way and letting the ref get hit; while he's out, Conduit shoots for the ring apron and recovers a kendo stick, with which he destroys Druss, tossing it away to make the cover once referee Alvin Lavin comes to.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Cip Conduit, by pinfall after using a foreign object</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="3gQC2Ib.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3gQC2Ib.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Once the match is over, Conduit retrieves the kendo stick and continues the shots on the fallen Druss, until Ferrera hits the ring and forces him to a retreat. Medical staff rush in to check on Druss and stretcher him out, while Ferrera cuts a promo to challenge Conduit to a match next month.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WuYw4C6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WuYw4C6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> w</strong><img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Last Man Standing match</strong></p><p><strong> Riley McManus vs "The Monster" Annihilus (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Another match in the storied rivalry between McManus and his two enemies tonight, this one is contested under Last Man Standing rules in order to prevent a DQ or countout finish like last month. This of course means McManus comes into it as the underdog, not only due to the sheer destructive capacity of Annihilus but also because the Sheik returns on his corner, ready and willing to take full advantage of the match's no DQ stipulation. Defensive tactics this time won't win the match for the Georgia native, so he relies on the solid technical skills that brought him to the dance in the first place, trying to lure Annihilus into wrestling a straightforward match. It doesn't work out well and under the Sheik's guidance, Annihilus wreaks havoc, throwing McManus around like a rag doll. As expected, the Sheik gets involved down the road, using his headdress to choke out McManus, until...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> ...the Texan Patriot Buck Winchester shows up again to take out the Sheik and allow McManus to hit a modified version of his Slingshot Suplex finisher off the apron. Annihilus is driven to the ringside floor and laid out for the ten count, meaning McManus has at last conquered the beast!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Riley McManus</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rryKpal.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rryKpal.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="FZW9PFt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FZW9PFt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IgA1djG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IgA1djG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver title match</strong></p><p><strong> Rockin' Ryan Turner © vs Austin "Easy Money" Smooth</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Despite Turner's mocking, Smooth keeps a cool head and seems focused on the match, grappling his more experienced opponent into a tight spot. Once he realizes Smooth is one to be taken seriously, Turner drops the showboating and puts out some proper wrestling on display, until he manages to wear down Smooth and hit him with the Six String Shooter (Running Spear) to retain.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Rockin' Ryan Turner, by pinfall.</strong></p><p><strong> Rockin' Ryan Turner makes defense number 2 of the Piledriver Championship</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour B Block Night 2 Thursday, W2 of April 2017 Gunma Hall, Kanto Attendance: 188 Show Rating: C- In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Gidayu Katou defeated Eikichi Itou in 9:56 by pinfall with a Lariat. Rating: D- Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) Masayuki Shiga (Seven Samurai, 0 points) vs Yuki Horigoshi (Puroresu-gun, 0 points) In a bout that had a decent reaction from the crowd but sub-par wrestling, Masayuki Shiga defeated Yuki Horigoshi in 10:08 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock. Rating: D- Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) Bulldozer Brandon Smith (Coast to Coast, 2 points) vs Storm Spillane (Rogue Troopers, 1 point) In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Storm Spillane defeated Bulldozer Brandon Smith in 13:37 by pinfall with a surprise cradle. Rating: C Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit) http://i.imgur.com/CO7PSWX.jpg Blast Ikoma (Puroresu-gun, 2 points) vs Rob Reynolds (Rogue Troopers, 1 point) In a decent match, Blast Ikoma defeated Rob Reynolds in 14:29 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Bomb. Rating: C+

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour</strong></p><p><strong> A Block Night 2</strong></p><p><strong> Tuesday, W2 of April 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Muroran Hall, Hokkaido</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 186</strong></p><p><strong> Show Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HHP9byq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HHP9byq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ffwz2MA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ffwz2MA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dQi7xWJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dQi7xWJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NM77ZC7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NM77ZC7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dlVXejX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dlVXejX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Coast to Coast (Matsushita, Brody, Goto & Itou) defeated Seven Samurai (Funakoshi, Team Taku & Utagawa) in 9:40 when Giant Brody defeated Shuzo Utagawa bu pinfall with a Single Handed Choke Slam.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C-</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="dVZrivn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dVZrivn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VfnB77X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VfnB77X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Sterling Whitlock (Rogue Troopers, 1 point) vs Conner Threepwood (Coast to Coast, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Sterling Whitlock defeated Conner Threepwood in 9:43 by pinfall with a Whitlock's End.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#A0522D;">D+</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="f91Xwo7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f91Xwo7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="32BXfva.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32BXfva.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Animal Harker (Coast to Coast, 2 points) vs Kiyotaka (Puroresu-gun, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Animal Harker defeated Kiyotaka in 14:23 by pinfall with a Stump Piledriver.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#A0522D;">D+</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Bunrakuken Torii (Puroresu-gun, 1 point) vs Pavel Vanzycha (No affiliation, 2 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bunrakuken Torii drew with Pavel Vanzycha in 15:00 when the time limit expired.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#2E8B57;">B</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>A Block standings</strong></p><p> Animal Harker: 4</p><p> Pavel Vanzycha: 3</p><p> Sterling Whitlock: 3</p><p> Bunrakuken Torii: 2</p><p> Kiyotaka: 0</p><p> Conner Threepwood: 0</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Leion" data-cite="Leion" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>great stories as always Historian, in regards to more narratives, I am interested to see narratives with multiple people. How about the Devil's Rejects for example. I think it would be fun to see them interact with each other.</div></blockquote><p> Another vote from me, loved the Louis stuff and want to see more of the biker graduates</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour</strong></p><p><strong> B Block Night 1</strong></p><p><strong> Thursday, W1 of April 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Hall of Nagahama, Kinki</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 300 (sold out)</strong></p><p><strong> Show Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C-</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="S5oggAX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/S5oggAX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dlVXejX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dlVXejX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MkIWjY4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MkIWjY4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="P2JXnpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P2JXnpv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Motoyuki Miyake and Shuzo Utagawa defeated Gidayu Katou and MUSCLE Serizawa in 9:31 when Shuzo Utagawa defeated MUSCLE Serizawa by submission with a Sleeper Hold.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#A0522D;">D+</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Vi9pn5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Vi9pn5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Blast Ikoma (Puroresu-gun, 0 points) vs Yuki Horigoshi (Puroresu-gun, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Blast Ikoma defeated Yuki Horigoshi in 12:21 by pinfall with a Northern Lights Bomb.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#A0522D;">D+</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="7VXjYUs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7VXjYUs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Bulldozer Brandon Smith (Coast to Coast, 0 points) vs Masayuki Shiga (Seven Samurai, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Bulldozer Brandon Smith defeated Masayuki Shiga in 7:55 by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><span>http://i.imgur.com/CO7PSWX.jpg</span><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1fN7bAM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1fN7bAM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Rob Reynolds (Rogue Troopers, 0 points) vs Storm Spillane (Rogue Troopers, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Rob Reynolds drew with Storm Spillane in 15:00 when the time limit expired.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C+</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>B Block standings</strong></p><p> Bulldozer Brandon Smith: 2</p><p> Blast Ikoma: 2</p><p> Rob Reynolds: 1</p><p> Storm Spillane: 1</p><p> Masayuki Shiga: 0</p><p> Yuki Horigoshi: 0</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>BCG Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix Tour</strong></p><p><strong> A Block Night 1</strong></p><p><strong> Tuesday, W1 of April 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Shizuoka Sports Hall, Chubu</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 300 (sold out)</strong></p><p><strong> Show Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NM77ZC7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NM77ZC7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HHP9byq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HHP9byq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ffwz2MA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ffwz2MA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a decent match, Seven Samurai (Funakoshi, Toshinobu Taku and Yoshinaka Taku) defeated Coast to Coast (Giant Brody, Rokuemon Matsushita and Naozane Goto) in 10:28 when Toshinobu Taku defeated Naozane Goto by submission.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C+</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="f91Xwo7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f91Xwo7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VfnB77X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VfnB77X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Animal Harker (Coast to Coast, 0 points) vs Conner Threepwood (Coast to Coast, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Animal Harker defeated Conner Threepwood in 9:42 by pinfall with a roll up.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#A0522D;">D</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="32BXfva.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32BXfva.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Kyiotaka (Puroresu-gun, 0 points) vs Pavel Vanzycha (No affiliation, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Pavel Vanzycha defeated Kiyotaka in 14:20 by submission with a Cross Armlock.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix match (15 minute time limit)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dVZrivn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dVZrivn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Bunrakuken Torii (Puroresu-gun, 0 points) vs Sterling Whitlock (Rogue Troopers, 0 points)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bunrakuken Torii drew with Sterling Whitlock in 15:00 when the time limit expired.</p><p> <strong>Rating: </strong><strong><span style="color:#2E8B57;">B-</span></strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>A Block standings</strong></p><p> Pavel Vanzycha: 2</p><p> Animal Harker: 2</p><p> Bunrakuken Torii: 1</p><p> Sterling Whitlock: 1</p><p> Kiyotaka: 0</p><p> Conner Threepwood: 0</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>As soon as I signed the final contract, I let my head drop onto the pile of paperwork and found myself giggling. We hadn't even managed to draw a three digit crowd yet, but here I was signing worker contracts. Perks of sticking to the gimmick 24/7, I had insisted all contracts were drafted and signed formally as if this was USPW. Wonder if my scribble of a signature and stage name were legally binding at all or whether everyone was just playing along. Whatever the case, they stuck around. Thanksbeating had been another successful show, despite sinking us further into the financial gutter so bad that Lee offered to work for free. We were still afloat. Contracts had actually come up for extension and no one turned down the offer. Violent Night would mark our first full year in the business. We were running on sheer goodwill and stubborness but hey, isn't pro wrestling one big hustle after all?</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> Thanksbeating 2016</strong></p><p> Saturday, Week 4 November, 2016</p><p> Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill, FL</p><p> Free shrimp to anyone attending!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Piledriver title match</span></p><p> Rockin' Ryan Turner © vs Austin "Easy Money" Smooth</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Last Man Standing match</span></p><p> "The Monster" Annihilus vs Riley McManus</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Payback match</strong></p><p> "The Avenging Angel" Druss vs Cip Conduit</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Special Singles match</strong></p><p> "Glorious" Logan Wolfsbaine vs Jules Night</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opener</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Six Women Tag Team match</span></p><p> Sawyer Sports Services (McFly, Svelte & Winters) vs Seeing Red (Rojo, Flame & Diamond)</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Historian" data-cite="Historian" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Boneyard is a former GSW American and GSW West Coast Champion.</div></blockquote><p> No wonder GSW folded <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Historian" data-cite="Historian" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>R.W. Vega made his official debut at RMW Live #21 and will be forming a full time tag team with Sgt Bison.</div></blockquote><p> They better be called the Street Fighters or Shadaloo or something in that vein...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> COTT World Championship</p><p> <strong>“The Evolution” Primus Allen w/ Lisa Bowen</strong> versus “Jungle” Jack Marlowe ©</p><p> <em>Tough call. Jack is great but I don't think you'd bring him in just to sacrifice Allen at his feet</em></p><p> </p><p> COTT World Tag Team Championship</p><p> The Griffins versus <strong>The Ring Generals © w/ Lisa Bowen</strong></p><p> <em>No brainer</em></p><p> </p><p> Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p> <strong>The Devil’s Rejects [Holly & Anderson] w/ February Malaise</strong> versus The Diaz Cousins ©</p><p> <em>Hard to believe you'll be taking the gold off anything that says 'Diaz' but it's time for the homegrown bikers to shine. Plus I guess now with their touring contracts, availability and fatigue will be too much to make them dependable title holders. Probably a tainted finish here, via manager interference.</em></p><p> </p><p> “The Czech Destroyer” Petr Novak versus <strong>“The Monster” Raymond Diaz</strong></p><p> <em>I was wrong about Novak last time around, now he's up against a Diaz.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chill</strong> versus The Acolyte</p><p> <em>Pretty sure Chill is way higher up the card</em></p><p> </p><p> Todd Martin versus <strong>Ox Mastadon</strong></p><p> <em>Who the hell is Todd Martin?</em></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="OUphkmR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OUphkmR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Thanksbeating 2016</span></strong></p><p> Saturday, Week 4 November, 2016</p><p> Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill, FL</p><p> Free shrimp to anyone attending!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="3gQC2Ib.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3gQC2Ib.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tfOP87H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tfOP87H.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera bursts into the office of Lee Wright, demanding to know why he's not in the #1 contender match tonight. Wright calmly tell him he only recently lost the title and other wrestlers will be given a chance before him, which causes an angry Ferrera to storm out.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SksMV5w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SksMV5w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ys4hD4n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ys4hD4n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "The Avenging Angel" Druss vs Jules Knight</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Druss makes a spectacular entrance (<em>a la</em> Undertaker) that smartly hides the fact he's not popular enough with the local fans to get a proper babyface reaction, while Piledriver Wrestling School's latest graduate Jules Knight comes out in a policeman outfit. As the announcing duo points out, Knight was dishonorably discharged from the force and made the jump to pro wrestling. The match serves to introduce both men's style to the audience, from the big man maneuvers of Druss to the solid technical foundation of Knight, until the Avenging Angel manages to score the tap out once he catches his opponent in an Anaconda Vice.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Druss, by submission</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="jSt5WGj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jSt5WGj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MBBQG5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MBBQG5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EErLJ6x.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EErLJ6x.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> w</strong><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Pamela Rojo & Olivia "Rough" Diamond vs "Ice Cold" Claire Winters & "AAA's own" Selina Svelte (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Rojo's hard-hitting style of brawling and suplexes makes for a pretty physical start against the MMA-inspired approach of Winters. After the initial exchange, Svelte comes in to slow things down a bit with some shoot style submission wrestling, though she keeps the pace fast as she frantically spins around looking for a limb to stretch. Rojo eventually turns a sleeper hold into a modified samoan drop for the breather and finally manages to tag in her partner. Diamond comes in all fired up and assaults Svelte, who retreats to her corner. Winters blind-tags herself in to turn the tide but Rojo tags herself in too, blocks a kick and scoops her up for the Running Powerbomb finish while Diamond dives off the apron onto Sawyer and Svelte.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Pamela Rojo & Olivia "Rough" Diamond, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="IgA1djG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IgA1djG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8fSINjf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8fSINjf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OfAzWpQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OfAzWpQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> #1 Contender Three Way Elimination match</strong></p><p><strong> Austin "Easy Money" Smooth vs Cip Conduit vs "Glorious" Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Up against a rowdy brawler and a big powerhouse, Smooth's technical style doesn't exactly pay dividends and he's the first one to eventually find himself recovering outside the ring. This gives the other two competitors enough space to lock horns and trade blows. Wolfsbaine is clearly the better wrestler but the rutheless Conduit manages a dastardly thrust kick between his opponents' legs while the referee was distracted by a recovering Smooth climbing onto the apron. With Wolfsbaine eliminated like that, Conduit turns to Smooth but gets caught into a series of submission holds. Despite the slick transitions, Conduit barely manages to roll through a Smooth Hold set up attempt but the plan backfires when Smooth reverses the small package for the win.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Austin "Easy Money" Smooth, by pinfall</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FZW9PFt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FZW9PFt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As soon as the match is over, Rockin' Ryan Turner comes out with a mic in hand to "congratulate" the winner and cut a promo on his new title challenger.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WuYw4C6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WuYw4C6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Riley McManus vs "The Monster" Annihilus</strong></p><p><strong> Sheik Ali Al-Avatar banned from ringside</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> By this point, McManus knows better than to try and outwrestle his opponent so he takes a defensive approach, ducking and dodging the super heavyweight's blows. His tactics seem to pay off as Annihilus looks more and more frustrated, especially without the Sheik at ringside to hold his reins. This all builds up to a frustrated charge towards McManus standing on the apron, only for the Georgia native to pull down the ropes and use the bounce for his Slingshot Suplex on the monster! A spectacular spot this may be, but the problem is he hits it off the apron to the outside and there's no chance he can drag Annihilus back to the ring. The Finnish monster doesn't look to be getting back on his feet anytime soon either, so McManus eventually decides to settle for a countout victory.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Riley McManus, by countout</strong></p><p> <img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Sheik Ali Al-Avatar runs down to the ring carrying an Iranian flag and swings the pole at McManus, but the winner of the match grabs it before impact, leading to a tug of war. This brings out "Cowboy" Buck Winchester who pulls the Sheik away, tosses him outside onto Annihilus and snaps the flag on his hip to a thunderous applause!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="aTidElK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aTidElK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="0OTqIIo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0OTqIIo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="orEXMqp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orEXMqp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> w</strong><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver Womens title match</strong></p><p><strong> "Red Hot" Laura Flame © vs "No Gimmick Needed" Tamara McFly (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Flame starts the match on the offensive, but McFly's chain wrestling prowess allows her to reverse and get control of the match. Stubbornly refusing to submit, Flame has a second go with a flurry of kicks until Sawyer gets in her face for the distraction. McFly is once again gaining ground and eventually nails the McFly Roll that leads her to victory.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "No Gimmick Needed" Tamara McFly</strong></p><p><strong> "No Gimmick Needed" Tamara McFly wins the Piledriver Womens title</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Rocky Mountain Heavyweight Championship</p><p> Jimmy P versus <strong>“The Cornerstone” Riley McManus © w/ Jeffery Aroma </strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chill, Fro Sure, & Lenny Brown</strong> versus The Warehouse</p><p> </p><p> Rocky Mountain Tag Team Championship</p><p> The 937lb Express versus <strong>The Diaz Cousins ©</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>“The Canadian Wrestling Machine” David Stone</strong> versus “The Evolution” Primus Allen w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p> The Puerto Rican Exchange & Princeton Pryce versus <strong>The Devil’s Rejects w/ February Malaise</strong></p><p> </p><p> “The Hillbilly Hammer” Clyde Puder versus <strong>“The Czech Destroyer” Petr Novak</strong></p>

<p><em>"Screw this!"</em></p><p> </p><p> Buck Winchester was never a man of many words so of course neither was his wrestling persona, but the few he'd spit out really hit home. He'd made his way backstage first after the final bell, leaving Turner to take in the boos as the show wrapped up. He was bruised and he was spent. Barely bothering to hold the icepack in place above his eyebrow where Turner hit him with the CD case, he shoved bodies aside as he made his way to the showers.</p><p> </p><p> Buck had been one of my first signings. He'd almost made it as my chief ultra-American rival, before I trusted that role to the more experienced McManus. Buck understood he was the rookie and kept his head down, working hard show after show. I never expected him to get so over with the fans, at least not so soon, but I guess being the one to send off a bunch of other workers made him look pretty bad ass. The ability to have great matches with pretty much everyone probably had something to do with it too. None of it mattered tonight though. Blame was on me. I had put him out there to wrestle for twenty plus minutes and it got him exposed. He ran out of gas and the gimmick ran out of steam. I had to keep it in mind for future bookings, but for now, I had to give him a pep talk. Which sounds easy, until you remember it's gotta be done in the good ol' psycho sheik manner.</p><p> </p><p> It was one of those days at work, I guess...</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> Thanksbeating 2016</strong></p><p> Saturday, Week 4 November, 2016</p><p> Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill, FL</p><p> Free shrimp to anyone attending!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Piledriver Womens title match</span></p><p> "Red Hot" Laura Flame © vs "No Gimmick Needed" Tamara McFly</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Grudge match</span></p><p> Riley McManus vs "The Monster" Annihilus</p><p> <span style="font-size:8px;">Sheik Ali Al-Avatar banned from ringside</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>#1 Contender Three Way Elimination match</strong></p><p> Austin "Easy Money" Smooth vs Cip Conduit vs "Glorious" Logan Wolfsbaine</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Womens Tag Team match</strong></p><p> Pamela Rojo & Olivia "Rough" Diamond vs "Ice Cold" Claire Winters & "AAA's own" Selina Svelte</p><p> </p><p> <strong>In-ring debuts opening match</strong></p><p> "The Avenging Angel" Druss vs Piledriver School of Wrestling's latest graduate</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="OUphkmR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OUphkmR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Piledriver Wrestling Presents</span></strong></p><p><strong> Wrestlers of Mass Concussion 2016</strong></p><p> Saturday, Week 4 October, 2016</p><p> Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill, FL</p><p> Free shrimp to anyone attending!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FZW9PFt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FZW9PFt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The show starts with Rockin' Ryan Turner playing a soft country-style tune on his guitar. As he adds in the singing, the whole thing turns into a musical promo on his challenger for the Piledriver Championship tonight, "Cowboy" Buck Winchester.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tfOP87H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tfOP87H.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WuYw4C6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WuYw4C6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Riley McManus is in the office of Lee Wright with his latest medical papers in hand. The head trainer of Piledriver Wrestling School checks out the paperwork, then gets on the phone to confirm that Riley McManus versus Annihilus will in fact be taking place next month, only for Sheik Ali Al-Avatar to burst through the door while shouting SPLENDID! Annihlus isn't far behind and as soon as he enters, he stares down McManus in a preview of their upcoming clash, before the Sheik pulls him away saying he needs to prepare for his match tonight, a match that will show McManus and the fans what they can expect.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="3gQC2Ib.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3gQC2Ib.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OfAzWpQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OfAzWpQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8fSINjf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8fSINjf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WuYw4C6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WuYw4C6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> w</strong><img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera & "Glorious" Logan Wolfsbaine vs Cip Conduit & "The Monster" Annihilus (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Annihilus starts the match for his team and despite being a dominant force, he can't really hold either of his opponents down, who use quick tags and their own considerable athleticism to keep the big man on edge. Sheik Ali Al-Avatar at ringside tries to guide his client around the situation, but his screams only annoy fans, so when Wolfsbaine takes him out with a suicide dive he gets a massive pop for it. This leaves Ferrera alone in the ring, but lucky for him, an eager Cip Conduit blind-tags himself in and unloads on the former champion. Meanwhile, the Sheik hasn't forgotten his days as a wrestler and backstabs Wolfsbaine with a kendo stick shot to the mid section while the referee is busy trying to get an angry Annihilus out of the ring. Things further fall apart when the situation turns into an argument between the heel teammates that quickly gets physical, while Ferrera is busy helping his partner against the Sheik. Annihilus ends up press slamming Conduit and tosses him out at ringside on everyone else, then leaves the ring to pull the Sheik's body out of the wreckage and drag him backstage as the referee calls for the bell to throw the match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: No contest</strong></p><p> <img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="SksMV5w.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SksMV5w.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Up on the rafters in his long trenchcoat and looking down on the scene of the crime is none other than TITAN Factory superstar "The Avenging Angel" Druss!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, "Cowboy" Buck Winchester cuts a promo on Rockin' Ryan Turner, who he's scheduled to face tonight for the Piledriver Championship. Winchester is a man of few words and his Texas drawl isn't helping much, but still makes for an entertaining promo nonetheless.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="0OTqIIo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0OTqIIo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MBBQG5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MBBQG5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="orEXMqp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orEXMqp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong> w</strong><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "Red Hot" Laura Flame & Olivia "Rough" Diamond vs "No Gimmick Needed" Tamara McFly & "Ice Cold" Claire Winters (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The heels are announced as representing 'Sawyer Sports Services' which seems to be the name their manager will be using for the team, or stable, if business is booming. Flame and McFly start the match, with the latter showing great chain wrestling skills as she counters moves and laces her own attacks into spectacular combinations. Taken by storm, Flame tags her teammate in and in response, Winters requests the tag and gets it. Despite her apparent passion, Diamond falls victim to her own inexperience and ends up isolated on her opponents' corner. Taking turns, McFly and Winters put the boots to her, with Sawyer sneaking in a shot whenever he can get away with it. With a bit of fan support, Diamond gets a second wind and barely escapes for the hot tag to Flame. The Piledriver Womens champion takes out Sawyer with a baseball slide, sweeps the legs of Winters at the apron but as she turns to deliver the Flame Fire Kick, she gets caught in the McFly Roll!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "No Gimmick Needed" Tamara McFly & "Ice Cold" Claire Winters, by pinfall</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="0OTqIIo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0OTqIIo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MBBQG5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MBBQG5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="orEXMqp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orEXMqp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jSt5WGj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jSt5WGj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After the match, the heels bounce back to attack both the surprised Flame as well as her partner, until fellow redhead and former QAW star Pamela Rojo runs down to the ring for the save! Protecting his assets from unnecessary damage, Sawyer rallies his troops and they retreat backstage as the three babyfaces celebrate in the ring as if they'd actually won the match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rryKpal.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rryKpal.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="FZW9PFt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FZW9PFt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver Championship match</strong></p><p><strong> Rockin' Ryan Turner © vs "Cowboy" Buck Winchester</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The match begins as a straightforward brawl, but after its explosive start things slow down a bit into rest holds and the occasional power move. Turner gets a few chances to show he can really wrestle, but whether because he wants to showboat or toy with his opponent, he doesn't ever cover him for the pin. Winchester on the other hand is all business, no nonesense, but he still has his work cut out for him trying to hurt a man who has survived the rockstar lifestyle for so long. This resilience slowly tips the scale in Turner's favor as Winchester looks to be running out of gas, but just to be safe, Turner "accidentally" shoves the ref aside so he can smash his opponent in the face with a copy of Bad Idea's latest CD which he brought with him to the ring during his entrance when Alvin Lavin isn't looking.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Rockin' Ryan Turner, by pinfall after using a foreign object.</strong></p><p><strong> Rockin' Ryan Turner makes defense number 1 of the Piledriver Championship</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Wonk" data-cite="Wonk" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You can usually see the code required by going to a forum post which has it on and clicking quote.</div></blockquote><p> I did that a while ago with a Poet Justice post in his recent GSW diary.</p><p> </p><p> Then I cried in the shower.</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="1V04m46.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1V04m46.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="aPbvajc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aPbvajc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:24px;">A Block</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dVZrivn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dVZrivn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Bunrakuken Torii, Sterling Whitlock, Pavel Vanzycha</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="f91Xwo7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f91Xwo7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VfnB77X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VfnB77X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="32BXfva.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32BXfva.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Animal Harker, Conner Threepwood, Kiyotaka</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:24px;">B Block</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="7VXjYUs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7VXjYUs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span>http://i.imgur.com/CO7PSWX.jpg</span><img alt="1fN7bAM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1fN7bAM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Masayuki Shiga, Rob Reynolds, Storm Spillane</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Vi9pn5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Vi9pn5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Blast Ikoma, Bulldozer Brandon Smith, Yuki Horigoshi</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Analysis</span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Current holder of the Challengers Series title and leader of Puroresu-gun, "Machine Gun" Bunrakuken Torii will be gunning for victory in order to face Funakoshi and reclaim the World title. Torii was not a part of last year's Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix due to being the champion at the time and given how Funakoshi won to beat him for the gold, Torii would like nothing more than to give the leader of the Seven Samurai a taste of his own medicine.</p><p> Key match: Against Kiyotaka, the only other member of Puroresu-gun in the A Block.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="dVZrivn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dVZrivn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Sterling Whitlock "robbed" Puroresu-gun before defecting to form the Rogue Troopers, but despite great matches since, hasn't really managed to end up with a tangible reward. He won the Challengers Series title only to lose it to Bunrakuken Torii before he could make the 3 defenses and even the shot he got at Funakoshi's title at TagMania he couldn't convert to gold. Whitlock is running out of chances and he knows if he doesn't win the Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix, it may well be a long time before he gets any more chances.</p><p> Key match: Against Pavel Vanzycha, a strong contender he has never faced before in BCG.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Pavel Vanzycha joined BCG in the middle of the TagMania tour and already impressed enough to get a return invitation for the prestigious Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix. Despite his loss to Bunrakuken Torii at the end of the tour, Vanzycha remains a dangerous contender who still remains largely unknown to his oppponents. If he can use this element of surprise in his favor, he could be hoping for a regular touring relationship with BCG and perhaps a few more opportunities down the road.</p><p> Key match: Against Animal Harker, another tough and hard opponent.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="f91Xwo7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f91Xwo7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Animal Harker has long been an almost man in BCG. He teamed up with Bulldozer Brandon Smith shortly after the first incarnation of American Demolition won the TagMania 3 tournament. He almost won this year, making it to the finals where they lost to Team Taku. Within 2016, he also won the Challengers Series title but couldn't defeat Yoshinaka Taku for the National title. While not exactly a favourite to win this year's Grand Prix, a good performance could lead to him breaking into the main event scene within the year.</p><p> Key matches: Against Sterling Whitlock and Pavel Vanzycha, two men who came in to steal his thunder despite his consistently good performances with BCG.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="VfnB77X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VfnB77X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Conner Threepwood was off to a rough start in Black Canvas until he began to regularly team up with Naozane Goto. Although far from being a raging success, the team gave him enough momentum to earn him a spot at this year's Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix and he will be looking to do his best in order to improve his standing in the company.</p><p> Key match: Against fellow gaijin on the rise, Animal Harker</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="32BXfva.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32BXfva.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Last year, Kiyotaka was toiling in the bottom of the food chain as a young lion. Ever since he outgrew his status as such, he has been putting on surprisingly good performances next to Gidayu Katou as Double K, a team that entered this year's TagMania tournament for the first time, making it to the semi finals. Kiyotaka now has a chance to show what he can do as a singles wrestler and display his growth since last year, meaning his performance could make or break his future with the company.</p><p> Key match: Against Conner Threepwood, a low ranking but skilled and experienced gaijin.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="7VXjYUs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7VXjYUs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The elder statesman of Black Canvas Grappling, Masayuki Shiga will be participating in his final Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix at the venerable age of 52. Considering the toll a career with PGHW and BCG has taken on his body, being able to wrestle alone speaks volumes about his toughness, a trait most valuable in a gruelling tournament such as the Grand Prix. Even if he doesn't win, Shiga should be able to rob some of his fellow competitors of some points and would love to wrap up his last Grand Prix with a final score.</p><p> Key match: Against Bulldozer Brandon Smith, his biggest and strongest opponent.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/CO7PSWX.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p> Rob Reynolds was the first of the Rogue Troopers to "invade" BCG, before Storm Spillane and Sterling Whitlock followed suit. Perhaps a bit outperformed by them since, Reynolds nonetheless remains a dangerous opponent and with both his stablemates in the race, we can expect some competition between them as far as performance in their inaugural Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix goes.</p><p> Key match: Against Storm Spillane.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="1fN7bAM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1fN7bAM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> The final Rogue Trooper in this year's Grand Prix, Spillane seems to have toned down the high flying aspect of his game that made him famous in CZCW in order to improve his brawling and technical skills. This ability to adapt makes him a formidable opponent, able to adjust depending on who he's up against and might be the key to a good performance throughout the entire Grand Prix.</p><p> Key match: Against Rob Reynolds.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Last year, Blast Ikoma won his block and made it to the finals, before losing to Funakoshi who proceeded to win the BCG World title. Despite a solid year of performances next to MUSCLE Serizawa as Muscle Blasters, Ikoma certainly hasn't forgotten and his team's surprise loss to the Ring Generals during this year's TagMania quarterfinals seems to have re-ignited his inner flame. The landscape is nothing like last year's Grand Prix, but then again, neither is he.</p><p> Key match: Against Bulldozer Brandon Smith</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Much like his American Demolition Mk.II partner, Smith has been repeatedly hitting a glass ceiling since winning TagMania 3 with Big Bruiser Findlay last year. Despite a reign as tag team champions and a second run with the Challengers Series title in 2016, it feels like Smith hasn't fully realized his potential in BCG. The recent influx of PGHW imports has dethroned him as the promotion's top gaijin heel and even if he doesn't end up winning the Grand Prix, Smith can at least reclaim his spot at the top of that mountain.</p><p> Key matches: Against Rob Reynolds and Storm Spillane.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="Vi9pn5n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Vi9pn5n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> "100% Machine" Yuki Horigoshi joined BCG and Puroresu-gun with much fanfare but has since failed to deliver upon the hype. A string of disappointing performances led to him wrestling Kyuichi Matsumoto for a spot with the stable and Horigoshi would do well to capitalize on the momentum of his win in order to reinvent himself for his first ever Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix.</p><p> Key match: Against fellow Puroresu-gun member Blast Ikoma.</p>